Best 2 Birthday White Chocolate Popcorn Recipes

Indulge in the irresistible charm of this Birthday White Chocolate Popcorn, a delightful confection that blends the irresistible flavors of sweet and salty. This recipe offers two tempting variations: the Classic Version and the Funfetti Version. The Classic Version captures the timeless essence of white chocolate popcorn with its rich, creamy flavor, while the Funfetti Version adds a touch of whimsy with colorful sprinkles, creating a festive treat perfect for birthday celebrations. Both variations are simple to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and basic kitchen equipment. Get ready to elevate your snacking experience with this delectable white chocolate popcorn that promises to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT POPCORN

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

30 peppermint candies
1 pound white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coconut oil
10 cups store-bought popped kettle corn
1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons red sprinkles
2 tablespoons green sprinkles
2 tablespoons red sanding sugar
2 tablespoons green sanding sugar

Steps:

Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.
Place the peppermint candies in a large resealable plastic bag. Crush with a rolling pin until you have a mix of smaller chunks and crumbs. Set aside.
Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in increments of 15 to 30 seconds (this will depend on your microwave), stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
Place the kettle corn in a large bowl. Pour the white chocolate mixture over the popcorn and fold with a spatula until evenly coated. Transfer the popcorn to the lined baking sheets in a single layer. Working quickly, sprinkle the popcorn with the crushed peppermint candies, mini chocolate chips, red and green sprinkles and red and green sanding sugar. You can you use more or less of each topping based on what you like.
Allow the popcorn to dry to the touch, about 15 minutes, before packing in bags as gifts or storing in an airtight container.

WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN

White Chocolate Popcorn image

This is a really, really easy recipe and the results are fantastic. The salty-sweet ratio is perfect! Great for holiday parties or goodie bags.

Provided by nnewman6080

Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes White Chocolate

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 (3.5 ounce) packages plain microwave popcorn
17 ounces white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Pop 1 popcorn package at a time in the microwave on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes. Open bags carefully and transfer popcorn to a large plastic bag, discarding any burnt pieces or unpopped kernels.
Melt white chocolate chips with butter in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until mixture is creamy, about 5 minutes.
Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn. Close bag and shake until thoroughly coated, 3 to 4 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to cool, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 97.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

Tips:

Use high-quality popcorn kernels: Fresh, non-GMO popcorn kernels will give you the best results. Avoid using old or stale kernels, as they will not pop as well.
Measure your ingredients accurately: This is especially important for the white chocolate mixture. If you don't measure your ingredients correctly, the chocolate may not set properly or may be too thick or too thin.
Use a large pot or Dutch oven: You need a large pot or Dutch oven to pop the popcorn. A small pot will not be able to hold all of the popcorn kernels and they will not pop evenly.
Shake the pot or Dutch oven constantly: This will help to ensure that the popcorn kernels pop evenly. If you don't shake the pot or Dutch oven, the kernels may burn.
Remove the popcorn from the heat as soon as it is done popping: If you leave the popcorn on the heat for too long, it will start to burn.
Let the popcorn cool completely before adding the white chocolate mixture: If you add the white chocolate mixture to the popcorn while it is still hot, the chocolate will melt and the popcorn will become soggy.
Use a spoon or spatula to mix the white chocolate mixture into the popcorn: Do not use your hands, as the heat from your hands will melt the chocolate and make it difficult to mix.
Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet to cool: This will help to prevent the popcorn from clumping together.
Store the popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature: The popcorn will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Birthday White Chocolate Popcorn is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any party. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can use different colors of sprinkles or candy melts to match your party theme. You can also add other ingredients to the popcorn, such as nuts, dried fruit, or marshmallows. Birthday White Chocolate Popcorn is a surefire hit with kids and adults alike.